Why does my daughter speak louder when the teacher leaves the room?

Answer

Does this teacher seem too eager for her to speak, constantly looking over and checking out what she is doing or possibly saying? From what you write, you daughter is self conscious about her teacher and her teacher’s expectations. Please educate your teacher. However, since teachers do have more of an expectation than peers and perhaps extended school personnel, teachers are often the hardest people for our children to talk to.

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